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PEOPLE
BENEFITING MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH MS
story courtesy of Mental Health Association of South MS photos by James Edward Bates
The 13th Annual “Don’t Worry Be Happy” event will be July 17, 2020, at the Biloxi Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is the presenting sponsor and social distancing guidelines are being followed. “We were already planning for a virtual portion of the event, this will be an exciting year to test out a new format,” says Kay Daneault, Executive Director of Mental Health Association.
Each year individuals, couples and companies are nominated and selected. This group is excited to be a part of raising awareness and funds for mental health and wellness. The gift packages that they put together will be auctioned live on the night of July 17. People will be able to bid, whether in-person or virtually.
Text DWBH to 843.606.5995 or visit www.event. gives/events/DWBH to get a registration link and view the event.
2020 Honorees
Brantley Ellison Fitness, Charlie and Jennifer Fink, Brandon and Candace Jacobs and Joshua Peters Smith.
About Mental Health Association of South MS
There’s no health without mental health. Mental Health Association of South MS provides services primarily to adults, which include a Drop In day program, homeless outreach and housing, as well as educational opportunities (virtual and in-person). One is a 2-year certi cation training called Mental Health First Aid, which anyone can attend. Participants learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. For more information, 228.864.6274 or www.msmentalhealth.org.
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